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Read a passage from the new book about an environmental investigator on an expedition into toxic waste dumps.
December 18, 2023
When a community garden remains in place for decades on a lot, very deep roots are established. When the government wants to use some of the public land for a different kind of community use, should the garden be compelled to share the space?
December 14, 2023
Bring that coat with a messed up zipper for a sewist to mend, or to learn how to mend it yourself.
December 14, 2023
The committee, formed in 1976, gives advice on how to implement ADA features within City projects and discusses disability-related issues.
December 14, 2023
The city's flag is 68 years old, so let’s design a new one
December 13, 2023
Hennepin County is planning to build an ADA-compliant path through the Soo Line Community Garden. Community members wrote in to Southwest Voices to express their concerns.
December 13, 2023
The garden community worked with a local designer to develop an alternative south-side ADA compliant path that connects Grand Avenue to the Midtown Greenway. Hennepin County wants to construct a paved path through the garden.
December 12, 2023
The longtime resident was brutally killed in an attack early Friday afternoon while working at the store.
December 11, 2023
This is the second time in three years a cougar has roamed Hennepin County, with no other sightings going back to 2004.
December 6, 2023
The new media arts studio "meets youth where they are" with the opportunity to explore technologies and skills including graphic design, poetry, and guitar.
December 6, 2023
The taproom will close Dec. 30, after being in business in Loring Park for eight years.
December 1, 2023
Starting Saturday, changes are coming to the 21 bus route through Uptown.
November 30, 2023
Southwest Minneapolis is home to some special small businesses that also make for really cool places to shop for the holidays. Impress your family and friends with local goods this season, because that’s what it’s all about.
November 28, 2023
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The Southwest-specific guide to local gift shopping you didn't know you needed.
November 28, 2023
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Les Sól owners Megan and Mikaela Harrod encourage shopping small and engaging with small business' social media to support the local economy.
November 28, 2023
In one year, Portland built 270 housing units with its residential infill project that includes cottage clusters and building four-plexes on single-family lots.
November 22, 2023
The local fish store has a calm, inviting atmosphere and a wide variety of fish and aquatic plants.
November 21, 2023
For the second time in a week, the City Council rejected a proposal to use funding from the State for police retention pay outs – a strategy that Councilmember Emily Koski says hasn't worked.
November 20, 2023
Named a Lake Street revitalization project, Jade Dynasty Restaurant and Bar is likely to open this winter
November 17, 2023
George Roberts of Homewood Studios has been working on the letterpress printing project for his Northside community since 2006.
November 16, 2023
February 22, 2022
Good morning, Southwest
February 22, 2022
Knowing how students responded to the omicron wave may help the district plan for future pandemic disruptions.
February 22, 2022
If you don’t already know Flock, you might know its building. It’s tough to miss.
February 21, 2022
Good morning, Southwest
February 18, 2022
The Southwest Weekly
February 17, 2022
Good morning, Southwest
February 17, 2022
Voting for MFT 59 started Feb. 14 and closes Feb. 17. St. Paul Schools teachers are also voting on whether to authorize a strike on Feb. 17.
February 16, 2022
Good morning, Southwest
February 16, 2022
The final public hearing on the proposed maps is Feb. 24.
February 16, 2022
Get ready to slam some 'za
February 15, 2022
Good morning, Southwest
February 14, 2022
Good morning, Southwest
February 14, 2022
An organizer with the Justice for Justine coalition talks about our current moment.
February 11, 2022
The Southwest Weekly
February 11, 2022
A collection of perspectives from Southwest Voices readers
February 10, 2022
Hear from the students themselves about how their team got there.
February 10, 2022
Good morning, Southwest.
February 10, 2022
The meeting included an update from Superintendent Graff and nearly an hour of public comments.
February 9, 2022
Good morning, Southwest
February 9, 2022
Director of Youth and Family Engagement at Change, Inc. Corey Byrd talks about programs that redirect youth to more positive paths.
February 8, 2022
Good Morning, Southwest
February 7, 2022
Good day, Southwest
February 7, 2022
By Friday evening, council members that represent Southwest Minneapolis had published statements
February 4, 2022
The Southwest Weekly
February 4, 2022
A winter gala brings the neighborhood together to celebrate local art.
February 3, 2022
Good morning, Southwest.
February 3, 2022
A look at a long-running issue in the neighborhood
February 3, 2022
Curlers from Minnesota are in this year's Winter Olympics. One hundred years ago, a curling clubhouse was built for its champions.
February 2, 2022
Good Morning, Southwest
February 1, 2022
On Sunday a community theater group was asked not to perform next to the U.S. Pond Hockey Championship.
February 1, 2022
Here's what Lowry Hill and other Southwest neighborhoods are considering.
February 1, 2022
Good Morning, Southwest
February 1, 2022
East Bde Maka Ska is voting on a new logo for the neighborhood as the final step in celebrating the new name.
January 31, 2022
The students organized the process for and selected the new name.
January 31, 2022
Good morning, Southwest.
January 31, 2022
A few ideas from cities where they're making progress
January 28, 2022
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board on Jan. 19 denied a permit for more time to close a parkway necessary for the Metropolitan Council
January 28, 2022
Good morning, Southwest
January 28, 2022
Parents share that kids are missing out of socialization, instruction time, resources, and time to do their own work.
January 27, 2022
Good day, Southwest
January 26, 2022
A summary of the School Board meeting on January 25th.
January 26, 2022
Four families expressed gratitude for MPS teachers and staff and highlighted what children lose when they learn online.
January 26, 2022
Good morning, Southwest
January 26, 2022
"There is no practical way to replace the parking that will be lost with this plan."
January 26, 2022
"There have to be better ways to address climate change in a city in which I see very few bicycle riders using the dedicated bike lanes."
January 25, 2022
Good morning, Southwest
January 24, 2022
Good morning, Southwest
January 24, 2022
Prompt shoveling, helping others shovel, and smart salt use are some quick ways to contribute positively to the neighborhood.
January 21, 2022
Good day, Southwest.
January 20, 2022
This fee, charged to developers and redistributed to the parks system, is funding park improvements around the city.
